Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Flight characteristics
  3. Recommended uses
  4. Plastics & variants
  5. History
  6. Notable throwers
  7. Similar discs

The Latitude 64 Ruby is a 3-speed understable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 3 / 5 / -3 / 1, it is most often described as suited for first putter for brand-new players, straight putter drives at low arm speed.

Overview

The Latitude 64 Ruby is a lightweight, understable putt-and-approach disc rated 3/5/-3/1 — one of the most beginner-friendly putters ever made.[1] Latitude 64 developed it 'to be the most accessible putter on the market,' aimed specifically at players who find traditional putters too heavy or too stable.[1] The mold is thin, low-profile and beadless, and its -3 turn compensates for lower arm speeds so the disc holds a straight line far longer than a stable putter would, while glide 5 gives it unusual carry for a speed-3 disc.[1][3]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
Latitude 64 (mfg) 3 5 -3 1 Published spec
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Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.

The Ruby is the classic first putter: straight putts, soft turnover approaches, and learning to throw controlled lines off the tee at new-to-sport arm speeds.[1] Latitude 64 slots it in its Easy-to-Use line and sells it deliberately light — current Opto runs are 155–159 g — which suits juniors, seniors, and anyone building form.[1] Opto is the durable premium blend, with the softer Zero line and the Retro base blend as grippier alternatives.[1][4][5]

Best for:

  • First putter for brand-new players
  • Straight putter drives at low arm speed
  • Soft turnover approaches
  • Junior and senior players who need lighter discs

Plastics & variants

The Ruby is available in the following plastic blends from Latitude 64:[1]

Opto, Zero Soft, Retro

Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.

History

The Ruby was PDGA-approved on July 2, 2012 (certification 12-34).[2] It came out of Latitude 64's push to serve the easiest end of the market: the Swedish manufacturer built its Easy-to-Use line around lightweight, understable molds, and the Ruby became its putter anchor — a role it still holds, with Latitude 64 marketing it today toward juniors, seniors and beginners who need a disc that is 'easy to control on both drives and putts.'[1] More than a decade on, it remains a stock recommendation in beginner putter round-ups and is produced in premium Opto, soft Zero, and throwback Retro blends.[1][3][4][5]

Notable throwers

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Similar discs

References & further reading

Sources

Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.

  1. Opto Ruby — Latitude 64 (official product page)
  2. Ruby — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2012-07-02, cert 12-34)
  3. Latitude 64 Ruby Flight Chart — Disc Golf Puttheads
  4. Retro Ruby Understable Putter — Latitude 64
  5. Latitude 64 Zero Line Soft Ruby — Gotta Go Gotta Throw

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